After the interview, Fang Zheng introduced Ellie to the female reporter. He then asked Ellie to serve as the reporter's assistant and help with the investigation.
After all, news reports needed facts and evidence. Arius's word alone was not enough. Besides, Fang Zheng was not merely trying to create a major news story—this was only the fuse. Just as he had told Ellie, Arius had already taken the first step. Would others follow?
And all of that required factual evidence.
Objective reality and subjective will—both were indispensable.
So after interviewing Arius, the female reporter and Ellie's first task was naturally to investigate the Crossbell Police Department and search for clues.
It was a very difficult process. Just as Arius had said, matters like this would be suppressed by the Crossbell Assembly, so the police naturally would not continue investigating. However, Fang Zheng had his own methods. He sought out the police department's higher-ups and explained that, on the surface, this interview was meant to investigate the incident from back then. In truth, it was also meant to tell the public about the Crossbell Police Department's situation.
"For a long time, the Crossbell Police Department has been seen by the public as a bunch of incompetent scum and salary thieves. People always compare you to bracers and think you are an incompetent, corrupt bunch. But we all know that is not the truth. Everyone in the police department has worked hard to maintain Crossbell's order. Do you really want to keep carrying such a reputation? The incompetent ones are not you, but the Crossbell Assembly. They chose to bow their heads, yet they made you take the blame. Do you think that is fair? You sacrificed so much, yet you did not even receive a fair evaluation. Is that really what